Window sash



'.J. COUPLAND wmnow sAsH l original Filed July 2s, 192s 2 ,sheets-sheet 1 ug. l?. 19.26. 1,595,999

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Patented Aug. 17, 19.9.2.6.

UNITED stares PATENT FFICE.

JAMES COUPLAND, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WINDOW SASII. f

Original application filed July 2B, 1925, Serial No. l5,595. Divided and this application filed September Si), 1925. Serial No. 59,892.

5 and satisfactory for use wherever found applicable.

A particular object of the invention is to provide window sashes which will be substantially iire-proof- Another particular object of the invention is to provide window sashes having im,

of 0'lass proved means for securing panes g.

therein.

Many other objects and advantages of the construction herein sh own and described will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein given.

To this end my invention Consists in the novel construction, arrangement and con'ibination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts:

F ig, l is a view in eleva-tion of a window sash embodying my invention;

Fig. 2 is a. section taken on line 2-2 of Fig. l;

Fig. 3 is a section taken on line 3 3 of F ig. f2;

Fig. i is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the improved sash;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary pers ective view of a member forming part of t e improved sash; and

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of another member forming part of the improved sash.

This application is a division of my copending application, Serial No. 45585 filed July 23, 1925. In the prior application I have shown and described the improved sash upon which the present application is predicated in connection with an improved window casing, a pair of the improved sashes being slidably mounted in the improved casing.

In the drawings I have shown a preferred embodiment of the invention having a frame which comprises substantially identical upper and lower bars 59 and substantially identical side bars 60, the bars 59 and 60 being provided with channels or grooves 62 and 63, respectively, which open toward the inner side of the window. is best shown inlfigs, 3 and d, the ends of the grooves 62 and G3 accommodate substantially L-shaped members (Se which are se `:ured to the. bars 59 and 60 by screws or bolts 65, or the equiv- C alents, forv the purpose. The bars 59 and are provided with inwardly `)Lt-ending flanges 6? adapted to receive a window pane 69.

rEhe window pane `69 is secured in the sash G by means comprising angle bars TO and 2t (see Figs. 5 and 6). `Each angle bar TO is provided with a plurality of slots T17 which lf'mit the angle bar to be detachable and adjustably secured to the window sash. The angle bars O and 741; may be cut to any suitable length and may be matched at the corners., illustrated in Fig. The angle bars may be secured to the window sash by screws 78 or the equivalent.

llfhen the window pane 69 is to be mounted in the window sash, a thin layer of putty is preferably applied to the inner sides of the anges G7 and the window pane is placed upon the putty. The angle bars 70 are then o secured to the window sash to hold the window pane in place, strips of rubber 8O or other resilient material being preferably inserted between the angle bars 70 and the window pane. The angle bars 74 are then se- 85 cured to the window sash. It will be noted that the angle bars 74E close the grooves 62 and G3 and also prevent moisture from entering between the angle bars 70 andthebars 59 and 60. The angle bars TO may be secured to the bars 59 and 60 by screwsV 77a or the equivalent.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the bars 59 and 60 and the angle bars 70 and 74 are preferably formed from metal so as to be substantially fire-proof. The bars 59 and -60 may be formed from rolled sections, if it is so desired, or may be stamped from sheet metal or cast. The angle bars 70 and 74 are preferably formed from sheet metal. The l .shaped members 64: are also preferably formed from metal and may be either cast, rolled or stamped.

In some instances, the sash is hinged to the casing. I then prefer to secure the hinges to the sash by screws or the equivalent, which project and are threaded into the L- shaped member 64. This prevents deforformation of the sash as the L-'shaped members aid in carrying the Weight of the sash. 1w

Also, the'screivs are not readily stripped by the L-shaped members.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same Without departing' from the spirit o' my invention; hence I do not Wish to be understood as limiting myselii to the exact form, construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described or uses mentioned.

lVhat I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. A Window cash comprising a plurality of rigid metallic bars, metallic members for securingthe bars to each other, metal strips mounted on the bars for securing a Window pane in the sash, and means for protecting said strips.

Q. A windowv sash comprising a plurality of rigid metallic bars, metallic members for securing the bars to each other, metal strips adjustably mounted on the bars for securing a Window pane in the sash, and sheet metal members for covering said metal strips.

3. A Window sash comprising al plurality of rigid metallic bars, metallic members for securing the bars to each other, metal strips mounted on the bars for securinga Window pane in the sash, and sheet metal members for covering said metal strips.

4L.- A Window sash comprising a pluralityT of rigid metallic bars having grooves there in, L-shaped metallic members seated in said grooves for securing the bars together, and metal ystrips adjustably mounted on the bars for securing a WindoT pane in the sash, and sheet metal members closing said recesses and covering said metal strips.

5. A Window sash comprising a plurality of rigid metallic bars having grooves therein, metallic members seated in said grooves for securing the bars together, metal strips adjustably mountedl on the bars for securing a ivindoiv pane in the sash, and sheetmetal members for covering said metal strips.

6. A Window sash comprising a plurality o't rigid metallic bars having recesses there in all opening on the same face of the sash, and substantially L-shaped members seated in said recesses for securing the bars to each other. l

JAMES COUPLAND. 

